CrimeProminent Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges to keep name suppressed for nowThe man has been charged with rape and other offences relating to multiple complainants.18 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandTeen murderer's life sentence to be quashed after colleague beaten, chained to car and draggedJacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged 'small' debt he owed the offenders.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Most culpable' teen in gay bashing ring fought to have no record of the crime on his fileThe group would lure gay and bisexual men through Grindr and then attack them. 18 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice release offender profile in Hastings homicide case The 37-year-old was found dead in a house in Camberley in October.18 Dec 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing studentsJudge says the ripple effect of Matthew Ireland's offending has been devastating.18 Dec 04:00 AM
AucklandPolice seek stolen valuable artwork 'Infinite Sea' taken from Piha homeThe stolen piece is described as round and made of glass, a mirror, LED lighting and PVC.18 Dec 01:26 AM
CrimeKiwi house hit by vandalism and arson, causing $15k damage and lost incomeThe break-in shut down life-support systems in kiwi enclosures overnight.17 Dec 10:53 PM
Crime'Dagger in the heart': Kyle Whorrall's mother speaks on arrests and slain son's legacyNature lover Kyle could name 100 dinosaurs aged 2 and used to beg mum for a pet tarantula.17 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeDeputy Commissioner stays silent on McSkimming home detention sentenceA victim's advocate has called the sentence 'wrong on so many levels'. 17 Dec 07:56 PM
Crime'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide responseThey were high-risk and had previously expressed suicidal ideation or self-harmed.17 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeTeen who boasted he put enemies in 'body baggies' jailed for Manurewa mistaken-identity murderA grieving dad said his son's life was taken away 'because you thought you were tough'.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You exploited them': Judge slams employer who failed to pay workers'All three of them trusted you ... and you broke them.'17 Dec 06:11 AM
AucklandArmed police swarm central city streets after samurai sword reportAuckland armed police were first told the man might be carrying a firearm.17 Dec 04:23 AM
Crime'National security threat': NZ man planned to commit mass killing in mall or mosqueThe Hawke's Bay man was caught after a tip-off from the United States FBI.17 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandFamily 'ripped apart' after man murdered on the street following music festivalDavid Bridgwater was fatally shot by James Arthur Holder last year.17 Dec 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Die in prison': Family yell as man who killed wrong person handed life sentenceWaaka Davis had intended to kill another man, but he mistakenly shot Aaliyah Wilson. 16 Dec 11:22 PM
CrimeHuge cache of most extreme child sex abuse material busted at Auckland airport Customs officers found 21,482 objectionable files on six devices as man entered NZ.16 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandNew deputy police boss finally appointed to replace disgraced Jevon McSkimming New deputy commissioner revealed shortly before predecessor McSkimming sentenced in court.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHome invasion victims still haunted by masked gang members smashing their way inThe four intruders forced the family into separate rooms at screwdriver-point.16 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuMcSkimming to be sentenced today: What the police have done since his arrestPolice say only the firearms vetting changes needed to be reversed.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Real infants': Man who wanted to be 'famous child sex offender' jailed for 'horrific' materialThe material involving infants and animals was among the worst investigators have seen.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandYoung Comancheros couriers first to face justice over multi-million-dollar drug operationPolice say the Comancheros ring moved at least 30kg of drugs north and south.16 Dec 05:00 AM
ConstructionFinal SFO sentence over $1m Broadspectrum roading fraud handed downAll five defendants in the Broadspectrum case pleaded guilty.16 Dec 02:12 AM
CrimePolice issue arrest warrant for man linked to Ruatiti double homicide as hunt for him continues People are urged to call 111 if they see Cole and not to approach him.16 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandInmate charged with manslaughter over elderly prisoner’s deathThe 28-year-old man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court today. 15 Dec 09:22 PM
New Zealand'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'15 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandWife killer seeking parole says he 'will become a very law-abiding person'Nai Yin Xue strangled his wife, then abandoned their daughter at a train station.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'It makes you feel sick': A parent's guilt after doctor groomed and abused boysKāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook abused teenage boys after befriending their families. 15 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
KahuBondi shooting: Kiwi describes 'hundreds running' to his cafe seeking shelterNew Zealander Tiffany Salmond says she was only 20m from the shooting.15 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Should not be approached': Police hunt man after double Ruapehu homicideHe is believed to still be in the remote Ruatiti area, near Whanganui National Park.14 Dec 10:46 PM
New ZealandRoadside drug-testing starts today – what you need to knowThe police will launch the new testing criteria from today across the Wellington region.14 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeYoung actor from Shortland Street breaks man’s eye socket in brutal assault, flees in luxury SUVBrooklyn Nathan's attack left a man needing surgery and with debilitating double vision.14 Dec 04:00 PM
